JOYCE GITHUKU
TEACHER OF ENGLISH
Nyahururu, Laikipia
Summary
With a proven track record at Ilbissil Girls Secondary School, I excel in curriculum development and student engagement. Leveraging technology integration and critical thinking, I've significantly enhanced learning experiences. My approach, blending subject matter expertise with effective conflict resolution, consistently fosters supportive educational environments and achieves notable academic improvements.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Ilbissil Girls Secondary School
05.2021 - 11.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
- Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
Student Teacher Intern
Ilbissil Girls' Secondary School
Bissil, Kajiado
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and other pertinent information required by school administration or state guidelines.
- Boosted students'' self-confidence and motivation through regular positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching strategies and incorporating visual aids in lessons.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques, resulting in fewer behavioral issues and increased focus during lessons.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to plan interdisciplinary units, promoting deeper understanding of key concepts across multiple subjects.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and improve teaching effectiveness.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Teacher
Kitengela Mixed Secondary School
01.2018 - 11.2018
- Stayed current on educational research and best practices by attending professional development workshops and conferences regularly.
- Evaluated student work fairly and consistently, offering detailed feedback to guide future improvement efforts.
- Prepared students for standardized tests by reviewing essential skills, administering practice exams, and providing constructive feedback on performance.
- Boosted students'' reading and writing skills through targeted lessons, group activities, and individualized support.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and incorporating multimedia resources.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Sales, Accounts Assistant
Gifan Enterprises Limited
02.2014 - 07.2017
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Supported the accounting team with month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely completion and accurate reporting.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
- Performed administrative and clerical duties such as word processing, data entry, faxing and copying.
- Maintained an organized filing system for easy access to financial documents, improving overall efficiency.
- Communicated regularly with customers regarding account questions and issues.
- Reduced errors in data entry by implementing a system of double-checking and cross-referencing information.
- Assisted in the preparation of accurate financial reports for senior management decision making.
- Facilitated smooth audits by maintaining accurate records and providing prompt responses to auditor requests.
- Streamlined invoice processing for improved efficiency and timely payments to vendors.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Kenya 01.2016 - 07.2022
Skills
Student engagement
Classroom instruction
Curriculum implementation
Group instruction
Critical thinking
Conflict resolution
Technology integration
Subject matter expertise
Curriculum development
Certification
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification - International TEFL Academy.
Timeline
Teacher
Ilbissil Girls Secondary School
05.2021 - 11.2024
Student Teacher Intern
Ilbissil Girls' Secondary School
05.2019 - 08.2019
Teacher
Kitengela Mixed Secondary School
01.2018 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Kenyatta University
01.2016 - 07.2022
Sales, Accounts Assistant
Gifan Enterprises Limited
02.2014 - 07.2017
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification - International TEFL Academy.
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